Ohio State University's nickname and mascot (brutus the buckeye). Ohio State University (OSU) is known for its great education, sports programs, and very large campus. They set the biggest rivalry game in the nation against that team up north.
Ohio State Buckeyes > Michigan Wolverines

Indigenous tree of Ohio "the Buckeye State" whose nut is poisonous. Also the mascot of The Ohio State University. Is a term used for anyone attaching themselves to The Ohio State University's athletics as a fan, student or athlete.

I was born a Buckeye and I will die a Buckeye. And the way the Buckeyes have been playing, I'm gonna die a Buckeye quicker than I thought!